There is certainly a good bit of subjectivity in grading components. Several sellers of parts who are list members, for example Mike Kone and John Barron, are extremely tough graders. If those guys call something "excellent", you have to really look closely to tell it from NOS. Other people in hobby are a bit more lax in grading.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
> Hey all,
>
> I'm kinda new to the marketplace of vintage stuff, and I was wondering if
> there were commonly agreed-on definitions for the conditions of used
stuff,
> especially G and VG.
>
> This is prompted by me receiving a used chainring I bought unseen. It was
> listed as "G" and I thought that meant in good riding shape, but it's got
> such worn teeth that I suspect few on this list would ride it.
>
> I'd appreciate it if those of you with some extra time on your hands would
> go look at http://bulgier.net/
> what you think - am I too picky, or would you consider sending it back?
> Seller charged $20, which is a good enough deal for a SR 42 ring with
miles
> left on it - would you ride it?
>
> It's not a big deal, this is more out of curiosity about what other
people's
> expectations are.
>
> Mark Bulgier
> Seattle, WA USA